Weekly SermonProverbs 31:28-31 – “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”

1. She walks in the fear of the Lord.Proverbs 31:30 – “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”Titus 2:3-5 – “The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”1 Timothy 5:3, 5 – “Honour widows that are widows indeed . . . . Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.”Not worthy of praise:1 Timothy 5:11-12, 15 – “But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith . . . . For some are already turned aside after Satan.”2. She maintains a meek and quiet spirit.1 Peter 3:3-4 – “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”1 Timothy 2:9 – “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array.”Not worthy of praise:Proverbs 7:11 – “She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house.”Proverbs 21:19 – “It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.”Proverbs 27:15-16 – “A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.”3. She reverences her husband with loving submission.Ephesians 5:22-24, 33 – “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing . . . . Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”Colossians 3:18 – “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.”Titus 2:4-5 – “That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”Proverbs 31:10-12 – “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.”Proverbs 12:4 – “A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.”Not worthy of praise:Proverbs 12:4 – “A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.”Proverbs 19:13 – “A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.”4. She raises her children with loving service. Titus 2:4 – “That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children.”1 Timothy 2:15 – “Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they [her children] continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.”1 Timothy 5:3, 10 – “Honour widows that are widows indeed . . . . well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”1 Timothy 5:14 – “I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.”Proverbs 31:15, 21, 27 – “She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens . . . . She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet . . . . She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”5. She keeps her house with cheerful diligence.Titus 2:5 – “To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”1 Timothy 5:14 – “I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.”Proverbs 14:1 – “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.”Proverbs 31:13-27 – “She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”Not worthy of praise:1 Timothy 5:11-13 – “But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”6. She speaks with wisdom and kindness.Proverbs 31:26 – “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”Titus 2:3-5 – “The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; that they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.” Proverbs 11:16 – “A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”Not worthy of praise:Proverbs 11:22 – “As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.”1 Timothy 5:11-13 – “But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”7. She pursues faithfully every good work.1 Timothy 5:3, 10 – “Honour widows that are widows indeed . . . . well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”Proverbs 31:20 – “She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.”